Work Truck Magazine

09/02/2026

Summer heat can lead to costly fleet downtime. In this video, Mike Hagaman of Cox Fleet explains the six key systems fleets should inspect and maintain to help prevent roadside breakdowns.

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09/02/2026

BendPak's full line of Ranger tire changers and wheel balancers has been ETL certified to UL and CSA standards to improve operator safety.

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09/02/2026

In September 2026, what recalls might impact your fleet? Work Truck has the answers in this comprehensive overview of recent NHTSA recalls.

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09/02/2026

Stellar Industries has acquired Midwest Fire, a custom fire apparatus manufacturer headquartered in Luverne, Minnesota, with nearly four decades of specialized apparatus experience.

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09/02/2026

Are drivers really as resistant to dash cams and GPS tracking as fleet managers think? A new Linxup survey of field-service fleet professionals found 77% say the benefits of fleet safety technology outweigh privacy concerns, while 44% said dash cam or GPS evidence has helped them or a coworker during an accident dispute.

For work truck fleets, the takeaway may be less about the technology itself and more about how it’s introduced, communicated, and supported.

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A new survey finds field-service drivers may be more comfortable with dash cams and GPS tracking than fleet managers think, especially when the technology helps protect them after a crash.

09/02/2026

What could tariffs have to do with your next truck order?

Potentially more than you might think.

This week’s Truck Chat Weekly Cheat Sheet looks at the deeply connected U.S.-Canadian truck supply chain, plus:

- Ram’s new ProMaster City starting under $40K
- AI-powered fleet maintenance from Motive
- Ford’s new approach to building the Fathom
- New electric and fuel-cell commercial vehicle updates

Missed it Monday? We’ve got you covered.

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09/02/2026

A fleet service provider shouldn't feel like another vendor. They should feel like an extension of your team.

When uptime is the priority, transactional relationships only go so far. The strongest partnerships are built on shared accountability, regular communication, measurable performance, and a willingness to solve problems together instead of pointing fingers.

That kind of collaboration doesn't just improve maintenance outcomes. It helps fleets make smarter decisions over the long term.

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Fleet service partnerships rarely fall apart all at once. Learn the three warning signs that trust is eroding and what fleets and providers can do before downtime, frustration, and lost revenue...

09/02/2026

Upfitters, you’ve got four weeks....If you built an upfit package that solves a real problem for a commercial fleet, we want to see it.

Entries are open for the 2027 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year Awards, with categories for vans, SUVs, light-duty trucks, and NEW this year, medium-duty trucks.

There’s no cost to enter. Just don’t wait until Sept. 29 to start looking for those photos. 😉

Entries close Sept. 30. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/XZNB7f4

Think your upfit deserves industry recognition? Enter the 2027 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year Awards before the Sept. 30 deadline. There is less than a month left to get your submissions in!

09/01/2026

Carrier Transicold Truck/Trailer Americas' first engineless multi-temperature TRU helps fresh- and frozen-food fleets add supplemental cold storage capacity during seasonal peaks.

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09/01/2026

As part of the “130 Years of Trucks” anniversary year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is participating in the Deutschlandfahrt 2026 with selected historic vehicles, including the original Daimler Motor Truck from 1899.

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